Ivanka was silent.It was a possibility. After all, Alexander was the crown prince of Eldoria. As for Eleanor, Ivanka had not run a background check on her yet.But Eleanor might also be royalty like him.Sensing her silence, Vincent quickly said, “You don’t know who they are or what their backgrounds are, so it’s best to stay put. I’ve already ordered my people to investigate this matter. If we find something, I’ll let you know immediately. For now, stay in the casino and look after Michael until he recovers.But Ivanka would never let this slide.She shook her head. “I know you don’t want me to risk my safety, but I’m clearly involved whether I like it or not. How could I stay out of this?”She refused to be a coward!Besides, she had her suspicions.Alexander and Eleanor did not have to necessarily come after her because of her medical expertise.First of all, no one had approached her for treatment. She was also busy and not in the mood for medical work lately.After pond
The doctor had no choice but to leave the room on Ivanka’s order.But he ran into his old acquaintances, Stella and Njord.The doctor asked discreetly, “Who is Ms. Lane, really?”He always stayed in his office to help people who got injured in the casino or read some medical books. Hence, he hardly knew what happened out there.“Boss’ niece,” Stella answered.“Niece? My god!” The doctor thought.Before he fully processed his astonishment, Njord pulled him aside.Njord asked with a frown, “How’s the man in the room? Is he going to die?”“Of course not. Ms. Lane’s medical expertise amazed me. With her around, the man will surely survive!”Njord was speechless.“So don’t you worry!” the doctor added.Njord’s shock turned to confusion.He was not worried at all!In fact, he felt defeated. If Ivanka remained by Michael’s side, Njord would not have a chance to strike.But the doctor noticed that he was upset. “What’s with you? Since Ms. Lane is our boss’ niece, the man must be
Alexander was adopted, so he was not part of the royal bloodline.Eleanor was not after love. What she really wanted was power.She narrowed her eyes as she sized that woman up.After a long pause, she finally spoke coldly. “If that’s not the case, don’t disgrace the royal family while you’re out there! If you continue to act recklessly, the king won’t let it slide. Don’t expect me to save you when that happens!”She did not say more. Deep down, she was certain that once she ascended the throne, she would have all the power and authority. Her subjects would subject themselves to her. At that point, she would be her own protector. She would not need anyone else.With that, Alexander stayed while Eleanor returned to Aurelia.Before she left, she glanced at Alexander, but he ignored her. He no longer wanted to work with her.At that moment, he could only think of Ivanka.So, he phoned her.When Ivanka saw Alexander’s name on her phone, her gaze instantly turned cold, and a grim f
Smack!A divorce agreement was thrown before Ivanka Lane.“Your sister is awake. I’ve promised her that there won’t be another Mrs. Barkworth as long as she’s alive.“Ivanka, sign the papers. We’re getting a divorce.”Ivanka’s cousin had regained consciousness this month. Since then, Ivanka had known this day would come. Ivanka looked up and, her bitterness was clear. “You still don’t trust me even to this day, do you?”Michael Barkworth snorted. “You’ve been a materialistic woman from beginning to end. Why should I trust you?“Ivanka, I hate repeating myself. Just sign the papers. This mansion is yours, as a final show of respect!” A hint of mockery flashed in Ivanka’s eyes. She thought. “Hmph! Therefore, he thinks he is being merciful by sparing some of his assets for me in the divorce?”She took the divorce agreement and saw his signature at the end of it. Calmly, Ivanka asked, “Do you think Grandma will agree to this?”“Do you think that Grandma can provide you with en
“I can’t accept the case?” Ivanka sat down on a couch. Suki nodded with a sigh. Ivanka raised one of her eyebrows. “Tell me why.”“Because…”Suki told Ivanka about the case. Ivanka placed one of her hands on her left thigh. Her fingers twitched. Her brown eyes lit up. “That’s interesting. Who are the parties involved?”“It’s pointless even if you find them out…”Ivanka looked up and saw Suki falling silent.“Both parties are leading figures in the commercial arena. A lot of issues are involved in this case, hence both parties decided to turn against each other. Mr. Sadler requested your help, but his opponent is…” Suki heaved a sigh. “We’re losing an immense sum of commission,” said Suki heart-wrenchingly. “His opponent is your husband!”For a moment, Ivanka could not quite breathe calmly. Suki clutched her heart and said with difficulty, “It seems that this case is not meant for us. It’s torture to see such a large sum of money slip from our grasp.”Meanwhile, Ivanka played w
The man wore a black suit. He looked noble.The two sat opposite each other. He looked gentle as he spoke to Chiara.Ivanka smirked to herself. ‘What a coincidence!’Suki was puzzled. She turned toward in the direction where Ivanka was looking. Suki looked troubled when she saw the duo. “Why are they here too?!”Suki had spoken with so much agitation that Michael turned to look at them. His gaze turned razor-sharp when he saw Ivanka and Suki, and he thought. “No wonder she signed the papers without hesitation and even gave up the mansion. It looks like she’s trying to play hard to get.”Ivanka drew in a deep breath. She thought her next meeting with Michael would be on the day they registered their divorce at the City Hall. She did not expect to see him so much earlier in the restaurant.Ivanka met his gaze and turned away indifferently before dragging Suki to leave.Just then, they heard a voice calling in surprise, “Iv, there you are!”Ivanka turned around and saw Chiara. She
For a moment, Chiara held her cutlery even more tightly. Michael told her that he and Ivanka had gotten a divorce, but they had yet to collect their divorce certificate even though it had been so long!No way, Chiara must not let her efforts go in vain!She said solemnly, “Don’t do that. Why did you two decide to get a divorce so suddenly? Iv, there’s nothing between Mic and me. Why won’t you trust him? If you dislike seeing me around him, I will stop keeping in touch with him in the future.”As Chiara was speaking, she turned to Michael and said seriously, “Even if Iv wants to leave you, I shouldn’t stick my nose into your business and causing you two to split up. Mic, women are very easily pleased. Say some nice things to her, and she won’t ask for a divorce anymore.”Ivanka narrowed her eyes and thought. “She has such a way with words. She’s basically saying that it’s a shame to be dumped by a woman and that I’m throwing a tantrum and that I’d be scared if he really files for
The hostility in Michael’s eyes was so great that it looked like he was about to kill her with his gaze alone. He then left without a single word.Chiara’s lips curled upward. Her poise was one of elegance and regality.Unbothered, Ivanka looked away and continued the discussion with Flint.After the discussion was over, Ivanka called a cab.She touched her neck habitually, and her expression changed suddenly.Where did her necklace go?!“Sir, please turn around and go back to the Imperial Mansion.”She must have been in a hurry to leave and forgot to put it on.After an hour, Ivanka entered the mansion.The moment she entered the bedroom, Michael was already standing before her dresser. He was lost in his thoughts as he examined his watch.Ivanka was puzzled. Over the past three years of their marriage, he had never entered their bedroom. Today, he was looking at the watch that she once gave him. He used to despise the watch and threw it on the floor. Ivanka was the one wh